IN the spirit of the season, construction magnate, Sijibomi has said that he would be celebrating his birthday with benevolent gesture by giving out 10,000 hampers to underprivileged individuals.
According to the entrepreneur, the decision to fete the underprivileged is because the best gift our society can give is by challenging ourselves and engaging in ways to alleviate the plight of the poor.
“The days of popping champagne bottles doesn’t matter. What are we celebrating? For every drop of liquor consumed, it is imperative I contribute towards alleviating the life of people around me. Unlike what I’m used to, I decided to make this year’s birthday celebration different. It’s easy to call up a couple of friends, lavishly spend on food and champagne and call it a night. Think about it, what satisfaction comes from knowing that my neighbour is hungry? Simply put if your neighbour is hungry, your chicken is not safe,” he said.
Reflecting on what he would do to thank God for another year, Sijibomi said he wanted to do something different. “I didn’t want a gift from anyone, I wanted to give gifts to people. Away on a business trip, an idea came to me? Hampers! Yes, because they’re are typically exchanged among the rich, so who gives gifts to the POOR? That tradition must change. Hence I changed my birthday tradition too,” he added.
In line with that, he revealed, come April 8, he would be touching 10,000 lives with 10,000 hampers containing about 15 to 20 different items. “We would make sure 80% of our target is towards challenged women, single mothers, widows and other under privileged citizens of this nation. These hampers will be distributed to unmindful less privileged people in the society .This of course isn’t going to be an easy feat but with great support from Nestlé NIG PLC, we are making this dream a reality,” he further stated.
He also revealed that the stage will be set with an exclusive dinner slated for April 7.
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